1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 192 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas proudly recognizes 1-4 Reverend James W. E. Dixon II, who is this year's host pastor 1-5 for the National Baptist Convention of America, Incorporated, 1-6 Mid-Winter Board Meeting, which is being held March 1 through 5; 1-7 and 1-8 WHEREAS, The National Baptist Convention of America, 1-9 Incorporated, has its roots in a meeting of three Black Religious 1-10 Conventions on September 28, 1895, in Atlanta, Georgia, when a 1-11 plan was devised to unite into one great congregation; in 1915, a 1-12 convention split occurred, giving birth to today's incorporated 1-13 segment; and 1-14 WHEREAS, The organization's purpose is to foster the cause of 1-15 education, to promote the publication and circulation of religious 1-16 literature, and to do mission work in the United States, Africa, 1-17 and elsewhere abroad; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Reverend Dixon is pastor of the Northwest Community 1-19 Baptist Church in Houston; the church is 125 years old and is also 1-20 known as the "Community of Faith"; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Under the guidance of Reverend Dixon, the church 1-22 has grown from 150 members to 3,500 and has assets today that 1-23 include more than 30 acres of prime real estate, an alcohol drug 1-24 treatment facility, a 38,000-square-foot shopping center, and a 2-1 Christian school and daycare center; and 2-2 WHEREAS, Since joining the Northwest Community Baptist 2-3 Church, Reverend Dixon has ministered faithfully to countless 2-4 Christians, and under his outstanding leadership, the church 2-5 has provided enlightenment, hope, and support to the Houston 2-6 community; and 2-7 WHEREAS, Inspirational and dedicated to helping others, this 2-8 beloved pastor has devoted his time and energy unselfishly to the 2-9 members of his church and the residents of Harris County; and 2-10 WHEREAS, A man of spiritual depth and devotion, 2-11 Reverend Dixon has performed countless ceremonies and has 2-12 prayed for and counselled his church members during their 2-13 hardships and in times of bereavement; and 2-14 WHEREAS, Hosting the Mid-Winter Board Meeting of the National 2-15 Baptist Convention of America is an example of Reverend Dixon's 2-16 commitment to his holy mission and to unity and tradition among 2-17 Christians; now, therefore, be it 2-18 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-19 76th Legislature, hereby join the participants of the National 2-20 Baptist Convention of America, Incorporated, in expressing 2-21 appreciation to Reverend James W. E. Dixon II on hosting the 2-22 Mid-Winter Board Meeting; and, be it further 2-23 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him 2-24 as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. 2-25 Whitmire 2-26 ______________________________________ 2-27 President of the Senate 3-1 I hereby certify that the above 3-2 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-3 on February 11, 1999. 3-4 ______________________________________ 3-5 Secretary of the Senate 3-6 ______________________________________ 3-7 Member, Texas Senate